The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Establishments exempt to 21-ordinance may face tighter regulations

ASMAA ELKEURTI November 28, 2011

Iowa City bars and restaurants with exemptions to the 21-ordinance will face stricter regulations if a series of proposed ordinances pass. Officials said the amendments to the exceptions would make...

Iowa City businesses push for local holiday shopping

ERIC MOORE November 28, 2011

Downtown Iowa City business owners have created incentives for holiday shoppers to keep their purchases local this season. And these businesses are making attempts to attract customers through post-Thanksgiving...

"Repeal Obamacare" defines Republican health-care plans in 2012

SAM LANE November 28, 2011

Candidates' Views: Repeal Obamacare. That, at least, is the most common health-care policy proposal from the 2012 Iowa caucus candidates. The slogan dominates candidates' campaign websites and has...

Former Democratic presidential challenger says party unwelcoming

MELISSA DAWKINS November 28, 2011

Presidential hopeful Harry Braun will not participate in the Iowa Democratic caucuses in January, despite a four-month campaign in Iowa. Braun, originally running against President Obama for the Democratic...

IC council to consider immigrant proposals

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

Iowa City city staff sent responses, recommendations and comments for each of the nine ordinances submitted by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission, according to the council information packet. The...

IC council slated for second consideration on municipal-district tax

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

The Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing and second vote on the self-supporting municipal improvement district tax levy on Nov. 22. The first hearing on Nov. 1 was passed unanimously in...

Iowa City City Council to consider red-light cameras

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

Iowa City City Council will consider a proposal for an ordinance amendment that would allow enforcement of red-light traffic laws automatically, according the agenda of the Nov. 22 meeting. The amendment...

Iowa City may see increase in landfill rates

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

Iowa City public works staff plans to recommend to city officials an increase in the cost per ton of refuse — or tipping fee — at the landfill, which would become effective July 1, 2012. This will...

Coralville man charged with identity theft, criminal conduct

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

A Coralville man faces numerous theft and criminal conduct charges after he allegedly committed a series of identity thefts, using the identities to order merchandise online. According to a series...

UI students voice tuition concerns at Occupy walkout

MATT STARNS November 18, 2011

Students and Occupy Iowa City protesters converged on the Pentacrest in conjunction with Occupy Wall Street's National Day of Action on Thursday. "It's time the University of Iowa starts being...

Santorum defends Iranian foreign policy in IC

KRISTEN EAST November 18, 2011

Iowa caucus candidate Rick Santorum on Thursday defended his plan to stop reported Iranian nuclear-weapon activity, despite facing criticism from some Iowa City residents. Santorum stopped by the Hamburg...

UI Main Library addition could mean 24-hour access

DORA GROTE November 18, 2011

The changing landscape of education is about to transform the University of Iowa Main Library into a learning commons filled with smart boards, individual study cubicles, laptop furnishings, group study...

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